Inflation Accelerates to 15.1% in August as Food and Education Costs Rise
Consumer inflation climbed to 15.1 percent in August 2026, up from 13.6 percent a year earlier, with higher food prices and a sharp increase in education costs contributing to the acceleration. Food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation reached 14.9 percent, driven by increases across most major food categories. Sugar, honey and chocolate recorded the...